Teacher shortage hits Mathematics education in Kumaon division

Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. The acute shortage of mathematics teachers in Kumaon’s hilly districts is severely impacting the education system, forcing students to either switch to other subjects like biology or migrate to cities for quality education. This paucity is causing poor academic performance, with many students failing board examinations and the overall pass percentage…

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Eldeco Raisina Estate Hosts ‘Sunday Funday’ Amid Rapid Development Progress

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. Eldeco Raisina Estate, Rudrapur’s promising new residential project, hosted a vibrant ‘Sunday Funday’ program today, attracting residents from Rudrapur, Gadarpur, Kichha, Haldwani, and nearby towns. The event saw enthusiastic participation and offered a day filled with entertainment, competitions, and cultural programs. The initiative aimed to foster community engagement while showcasing the…

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Garbage crisis looms large over Rudrapur, citizens demand action

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The headquarters of Udham Singh Nagar district, Rudrapur continues to grapple with its garbage management crisis despite the removal of a massive ten-lakh-tonne garbage mountain from the city’s trenching ground. While this milestone was achieved after directives from the then District Magistrate Udayraj Singh, the city’s waste collection system remains in…

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Jungle Safari Initiative in Terai Forest Gains Momentum

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The forest department in Terai Central Forest Division has intensified efforts to launch a jungle safari in the region, a move expected to boost tourism and create employment opportunities in the region. The proposed safari will connect the Terai forests to popular destinations, including Baur Reservoir, Gularbhoj, and Corbett National Park….

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Seven Thousand Volunteers to Drive 38th National Games Preparations

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. With just 37 days remaining for the 38th National Games, the Sports Department is gearing up with a plan to engage 7,000 volunteers to ensure the event’s success. Youth aged 18 and above are being encouraged to register online through a portal with around one lakh applications anticipated. The initiative aims…

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Uttarakhand Education Icon, Surjeet Singh Receives Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. Surjit Singh Grover, Chairman of the School Management Committee of Jaycees Public School Rudrapur and Chairman of Delhi Public School, was honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Independent Schools Alliance (NISA). The award was presented by Yoga Guru Param Pujya Swami Ramdev Ji, who graced the ceremony…

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Khatima to Host Mallakhamb in National Games; Boxing in Pithoragarh, Yoga in Almora  

Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. Khatima in district Udham Singh Nagar has been proposed as the venue for Mallakhamb in the upcoming 38th National Games, while Pithoragarh and Almora have been chosen to host boxing and yoga, respectively. However, the final decision hinges on the inspection report by the Director of Competition (DOC), expected in the…

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Terai Soil Faces 65% Sulfur Deficiency, Threatening Agricultural Future

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The fertile lands of Uttarakhand’s Terai region are under threat as soil fertility rapidly declines due to nutrient deficiencies. Farmers’ dependency on chemical fertilizers like DAP and urea, combined with repetitive cropping of paddy, is causing a severe imbalance in the soil’s nutrient profile. A recent soil health program under the…

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